The Wall of Lies

Issue 85 Established 1891 The newsletter of SFSA incorporating the South Australian Doctor Who Fan Club Inc.

LATE Adelaide, November 23 1963 WEATHER Cold, fog Free TEACHERS ABDUCTED! by staff writers

LOCAL teachers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright disappeared last night from a junk yard. Nice young constable PC Mist, was on duty at the time. “I had my eye on those two”, he said. “I saw they were following a young lady, but thought they might have been suspicious as well. PC Mist last saw the teachers O Left, an artist’s impression of the arguing and fighting with an elderly ut t N No junk man and right, a mysterious junk man, prior to forcing their way ow ! cabinet of similar appearance. What into a mysterious cabinet. When he evil deeds does he perform there? returned, the cabinet was gone. NEW WHO ON TV by staff writers BBC WALES has committed to producing new episodes of Doctor Who. Chameleon Factor # 78

O This was confirmed by BBC1 controller Lorraine Heggessey on September ut t N No 26. She has further suggested that broadcasting the show in the traditional ow ! UK early Saturday evening time slot would be her preference.

The writer has been announced as Russell T. Davies, author of Virgin Doctor Who New Adventure Damaged Goods. Davies states that he will not commence writing the scripts until January 2004.

New BBC Wales Head of Drama Julie Gardner has expressed her priority as promoting Welsh talent. The news comes on the heels of successful BBC Wales productions Hearts of Gold and Carrie’s War. The only other con- firmed detail at this time is that Gardner and Davies will be credited as exec- SFSA magazine # 13 utive producers, along with Mal Young, Controller of BBC Continuing Series.

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Beatle found in home, Page 2 Advertisments, Page 4 New Who on TV q from Page 1 MANY rumours have circulated since the initial BBC press release. These have included the format and number of episodes, the inclusion of additional writers, and even the nature of the Doctor’s companion/s. The balance of press has relat- ed to the actor who will portray the lead character. Bookmaking firm William Hill have posted odds for casting, leading from the likely (fan favourite Alan Davies at 8-1), to the bizarre (Boogie Nights actor Don Cheadle at 100-1). y r o

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C r a U / m C o l A a J The new series of Doctor Who is not expected to screen in the UK P until 2005. The ABC was unable to indicate whether or not they Radio image of Epsilon Eridani’s dust would be purchasing it at this point. disc, and inset, imaged visually Preservation Issues Sky watch Lost BBC Beatle radio show found Second Eridani planet discovered by staff writers A SECOND planet has been discovered orbiting Martin Dunne the star Epsilon Eridani, 10.67 Light Years from Earth. It is believed to be “smaller than Saturn”, (Wall of Lies editor) THE BBC Treasure Hunt’s with an orbital period of 280 years. The other plan- [email protected] (www.bbc.co.uk/cult/treasurehunt) et is similar to Jupiter in mass and orbit. A huge latest appeal for radio recordings dust disc surrounds the star, possibly resembling has resulted in the recovery of a our solar system at an early stage. A popular star in Postal address: BBC broadcast Beatles concert, Science Fiction, Epsilon Eridani has been cited as aired only once in 1963. PO Box 3227 the home system of Vulcan in Star Trek, and the This appeal saw 300 audio Rundle Mall SA 5000 sun Babylon 5 orbits. recordings submitted. Significant finds include a Rolling Stones con- Cataloguing in Publication Chinese launch “in one to two years” 808.83762 WAL cert and the entire run of the Kenneth Williams Playhouse. FOLLOWING the successful October 15 Shenzhou TITLE: The Wall of Lies: the BBC archivist Jonathan Dann 5 mission, Chinese space officials have vowed a Newsletter of the South Australian said: "We are extremely pleased second manned mission will be launched “in one or Doctor Who Fan Club, Inc with the response from listeners ... two years”. While space stations and a Moon base ISSUE: Number 85 November- by using computer software we have been previously suggested, there are no such December 2003 (joke cover 23 can improve the quality of the further claims at this point. November 1963) tapes by removing hissing, clicks SUBJECT: 1> South Australian and crackling." Astronomical Society of South Australia Doctor Who Fan Club -- Periodicals. A selection of the finds will be Dec. 3 Kerr Grant Theatre, Adelaide University 2> Fanzines -- Australia -- broadcast as Radio's Lost 7:00pm Beginners Group Periodicals. Property Radio 4, November 1 at 8:00pm Annual General Meeting, visitors welcome. 3> Science Fiction television pro- grams -- South Australia -- 8pm. Periodicals. In January, more than 500 tapes December 5 The Heights Observatory, Modbury from the Beatles’ Get Back ses- 7:30pm Public viewing ORGANISATION sions were recovered. These had Admission: Adults $3, Children $1 1> South Australian Doctor Who Fan Club, Inc. been stolen more than 30 years assa.org.au previously, and consisted of many master copies. This is a publication of SFSA: the South Australian Doctor Who Fan Club Inc., a non-profit organisation. No attempt has been made to supersede the copyright of any holders of trademark or copyrighted images, text, or information. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the contents of the newsletter is accu- rate at the time of printing, SFSA cannot accept any liability for inaccuracies that may appear. Meeting details are subject to 15/11/03,17/1/04 change at short notice.

2 www.sfsa.org.au November 2003 Events Archive November 1 Pub meeting 5pm Venue: The Rex Hotel, 172 Richmond Rd., Marleston. Ph. 8443 8188. Cost: none

Doctor Who on ABC-2 6:00 pm Monday to Thursday November 15 Club meeting 3pm to 10pm Theme: “40th anniversary of Doctor Who” November-December 2003 Venue: Adelaide High School Cost: $3 members/$4 others Season Two Featuring non-screening stories (The Reign Each episode has an individual title, leading to of Terror) and anniversary surprises. dispute over the overall title. Most common usage has been adopted. The Hopeman Cup December 6 Pub meeting 5pm will replace Doctor Who in week 2 of January. Venue: Buckingham Arms Hotel CF # 14, Nov. 1983 Cost: none ~Planet of Giants 4, 5, 6/11/03 “After 2 years of hard work trying to create a unique event, I am both proud December 20 Special Botanic Park picnic and elated to announce the success of ~The Dalek Invasion of Earth 10, 11, 11:30 am at Botanic Gardens, then 4:30 pm Conpanion.” [The first Australian 12, 13, 17, 18/11/03 shift to Hope Valley Scout Hall for video Doctor Who convention] marathon —Brian Alford ~ The Rescue 19, 20/11/03

~The Romans 24, 25, 26, 27/11/03 Publications SFSA magazine #13: “B Grade” ~The Web Planet 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9/12/03 Chameleon Factor #78: "Celebrating 40 ~The Space Museum 10, 11, 15, Years of diversity in Doctor Who" 16/12/03 SFSA magazine # 14 CF # 65, Dec. 1993 ~The Chase 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, Theme: “Fantasy and Science Fiction: “This issue is a bit of a menagerie, and 29/12/03 Bizarre yet amicable bedfellows” or “Created first off I’ll start with apologies: The Mythologies” New Doctor Who! and Provisional ~ The Time Meddler 30, 31/12/03, Submissions deadline: 6th December Season 27 Episode Guide were 1/1/04, 2/1/04 Release date: 20th December HYPOTHETICAL articles i.e. fiction...” —Matthew Fazakerley Submissions to [email protected] or via Post Office box address (opposite). Check local or daily listings. Fandom

Club At the September “Musicals” meeting, Membership members enjoyed Yellow Submarine Annual membership rates are $12 ($15 from (1968), the ‘Brigadoon’ episode of Lexx the first of January 2004). (1999), and The Star Wars Holiday This entitles you to one year’s subscription Special (1978, one and a half times...it to the club’s publications: bimonthlies The has some music in it!). Wall of Lies and SFSA magazine, and the Doctor Who themed yearbook Chameleon The Doctor Who Club of In August (“Halloween”) we watched Factor. Also included are discounted entry Australia’s celebration of 40 Murder Most Horrid — ‘Overkill’ (1994), fees to SFSA meetings, and discounts at years of Doctor Who The Young Ones — ‘Nasty’ (1984), various stores around Adelaide. Sleepy Hollow (1999), and Transylvania Sunday November 23, 11am-6pm Ashfield Catholic and Community 6-5000 (1985). Members also enjoyed a mammoth game of Trivial Pursuit. News Club Paul Darrow has pulled out of the planned Blake’s 7 movie, a brief statement on his fan Guests: Dudley Simpson and Discounts site claims “artistic differences”. Viktors Ritellis http://www.avon-paul-darrow.co.uk Cost: $15. Known Space Books Concessions/children under 10% off Who merchandise Warner Brothers has won a bidding war for the rights to revive Lost in Space as a TV 16: $10 Galactic Video show, with a reported Am.$2 million budget (DWCA members will receive a Rent five videos and over and get them for the pilot. Interestingly, they have decided $3 discount on presentation of at half price to not include the Dr. Smith character. their membership card) http://www.eonline.com/News/ Items/0,1,12665,00.html http://doctorwhoaustralia.org www.sfsa.org.au November 2003 3 Subscription due if a red dot appears in this box

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